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Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Posted on 17th January 201817th January 2018 by Mayuri

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Gajar Halwa is a winter special delicacy popular across the Northern region of India. Winter brings with it a special crop of Carrots that are bigger than the regular ones and crunchy with a tinge of sweetness. They are so delicious that most people enjoy eating them raw. Pickling them is another option. Using them to make a scrumptious Halwa is by far the most popular option though. Come winter and the Gajar Ka Halwa finds pride of place in most homes and weddings across Northern India.

Serves 10

Ingredients:

Carrots: 1 ½ Kg

(please use the red Winter Carrots or Delhi Carrots as they are known as in some cities. The orange hued English Carrots will not give you the right flavor or color)

Milk: 1 liter

(Full cream milk gives a richer taste, but you could use regular or skimmed milk too)

Sugar: 5 heaped Tablespoons, or to taste.

Ghee: 2-3 Tablespoons.

For the garnish: Finely chopped slivers of Pistachio, Almonds, Cashews and Raisins.

 

Method:

Wash, peel and grate Carrots.

In a heavy bottomed pan add the milk and let it come to a boil.

Add the grated carrots to the milk and mix well.

Alternating the gas flame from high to medium, keep stirring the carrot and milk milk till it starts reducing.

When the carrots have almost absorbed the milk, add the sugar to the mix

When you add sugar the mix could get slightly watery again, keep stirring on a medium to high flame till the carrots have absorbed all the milk.

Add the Ghee to the mix now.

Mix well together and cook until the color darkens, the halwa glistens and starts leaving the side of the pan.

Switch off the flame, transfer to a serving dish and garnish as desired.

You could cool and store Gajar ka Halwa in an air-tight container and refrigerate it, it  will stay fresh for a week.

 

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Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)
Author: Mayuri Nidigallu -Sirimiri
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: North Indian
Prep time:  20 mins
Cook time:  75 mins
Total time:  1 hour 35 mins
Serves: 10
 
Serves 10
Ingredients
  • :
  • Carrots: 1 ½ Kg
  • (please use the red Winter Carrots or Delhi Carrots as they are known as in some cities. The orange hued English Carrots will not give you the right flavor or color)
  • Milk: 1 liter
  • (Full cream milk gives a richer taste, but you could use regular or skimmed milk too)
  • Sugar: 5 heaped Tablespoons, or to taste.
  • Ghee: 2-3 Tablespoons.
  • For the garnish: Finely chopped slivers of Pistachio, Almonds, Cashews and Raisins.
Instructions
  1. Wash, peel and grate Carrots.
  2. In a heavy bottomed pan add the milk and let it come to a boil.
  3. Add the grated carrots to the milk and mix well.
  4. Alternating the gas flame from high to medium, keep stirring the carrot and milk milk till it starts reducing.
  5. When the carrots have almost absorbed the milk, add the sugar to the mix
  6. When you add sugar the mix could get slightly watery again, keep stirring on a medium to high flame till the carrots have absorbed all the milk.
  7. Add the Ghee to the mix now.
  8. Mix well together and cook until the color darkens, the halwa glistens and starts leaving the side of the pan.
  9. Switch off the flame, transfer to a serving dish and garnish as desired.
  10. You could cool and store Gajar ka Halwa in an air-tight container and refrigerate it, it  will stay fresh for a week.
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7 thoughts on “Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)”

  1. Varsh Varsh says:
    18th January 2018 at 8:59 am

    This is almost similar to the way I make. Looks delicious, M!

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      18th January 2018 at 9:20 am

      Thank you, Varsha:)

      Reply
  2. Shilpa Gupte Shilpa Gupte says:
    18th January 2018 at 9:37 am

    Just like how my mom prepared it. Sometimes she adds moreilk to make it Gajar ki kheer!
    And I love it.. The halwa I mean!

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      19th January 2018 at 11:11 am

      Yes, I make, and love, Gajar ki Kheer too!:) Thanks for dropping by, Shilpa:)

      Reply
  3. Aquaguard RO Installation Aquaguard RO Installation says:
    19th January 2018 at 11:51 am

    Carrot pudding is a dish traditional to a wide range of cultures around the world. It can be served either as a savoury pudding (as an accompaniment to a regular meal) or as a sweet dessert. Wonderful post.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      19th January 2018 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
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